If you are a citizen of Staten Island, then you know that you live in what has been the "forgotten borough." However, our grim situation is beginning to look brighter now that we have better representation in state Assembly. Janele Hyer-Spencer truly understands what it means to represent Staten Island.

From securing additional funding for the 122nd Precinct to developing a clean-industry zone on Staten Island, Janele is working to improve both the social and economic quality of life for residents of Staten Island. She also understands the plight of all New Yorkers and rejects the governor’s proposed taxes on soda, store coupons, and cable TV. Best of all, she is outraged with the school bus situation.

These are just a few of the small measures Janele is taking in order to help serve and further our community. Janele is an intelligent, well-spoken, strong, and devoted individual. She is the perfect person to be our voice in Albany. Let’s not forgot, her opponent was a lobbyist for Con Edison. We don’t need anymore greedy lobbyists in our Legislature! Let’s re-elect our voice, and not give this seat to the voice of special interests.